Bihar Election 2025 Live Updates: 60.25% Voter Turnout Recorded in Phase 1, Vijay Sinha Convoy Attack Grabs Headlines

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60.25% approximate voter turnout recorded in the first phase of Bihar Elections 2025, as per ECI.

Amidst the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections, neighbouring Uttar Pradesh has deployed over 600 police personnel and 40 companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) along the border to maintain law and order and ensure smooth polling.

An official statement confirmed that 602 police personnel, including 188 Sub-Inspectors, 187 Head Constables, and 227 Constables, have been stationed in the border districts. They are supported by 40 PAC companies along with all necessary resources and equipment.

Additionally, 94 check posts and barriers, including 45 equipped with CCTV, have been set up along the UP-Bihar border to ensure strict surveillance.

The Bihar border touches seven districts of Uttar Pradesh — Deoria, Kushinagar, Maharajganj, Ghazipur, Chandauli, Ballia, and Sonbhadra — spanning around 524 km and covering 40 police stations.

At least 60.13% voter turnout was recorded till 5pm in the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections.

In Manjhi assembly constituency of Saran district, the convoy of Satyendra Yadav, the sitting CPI(ML) Liberation MLA, came under attack by unidentified individuals. According to a Saran police statement, all occupants of the vehicle, including the MLA, escaped unharmed, and authorities have launched a search for the antisocial elements responsible for the incident.

Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha accused RJD MLC Ajay and Congress leader Sujeet of threatening villagers in collusion with local administration. He claimed villagers showed him evidence of being beaten and harassed, and said both leaders were reportedly drunk while intimidating him as well. Sinha condemned the administration’s inaction and stated that the matter will be raised with the Election Commission.

Exuding confidence that he will win the Mahua seat where polling was underway on Thursday, Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) founder Tej Pratap Yadav said his party would emerge as a "serious political force" after the Bihar elections.

Yadav's party is fighting elections on 44 seats.

"I am confident the people of Mahua will bless me again. Why won't they? I have worked for them, and they know it," he said.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday alleged that the NDA was "preparing to steal" the assembly polls in Bihar, "just like they did in Haryana".

Addressing back-to-back public rallies in Sitamarhi and East Champaran districts, the Congress general secretary alleged that the Election Commission (EC) was "colluding with the government to weaken our Constitution and democratic rights".

"Just like they stole the entire election in Haryana, they are preparing to do the same in Bihar by deleting 65 lakh votes from the rolls," she said.

RJD MLC Ajay Kumar Singh dismissed Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha’s claim of being attacked in Lakhisarai, alleging it was a staged drama. He said, “His people stopped our car and created chaos. He is distraught because he has lost the election. Vijay Sinha’s chapter is closed.” Singh maintained that no attack actually took place.

In the first phase of the Bihar assembly election, voter turnout was recorded at 53.77% till 3.00 pm.

Responding to Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha’s claim of being attacked by RJD supporters, party spokesperson Shakti Yadav called the allegations false and politically motivated. He said Sinha enjoys Z+ security and that the NDA controls the administration. Yadav added that locals were only raising concerns over a broken drain, denying any violent confrontation.

RJD candidate and Bhojpuri star Khesari Lal Yadav expressed happiness over the high voter turnout in Chapra, saying people are voting for their children’s future, education, and employment. Speaking about his Mumbai home, he said it was built through hard work and faith, adding, “If this is what God wills, it will be rebuilt — it’s a palace of dreams.”

After casting his vote in Patna, popular educator Khan Sir appealed to citizens, especially the youth, to vote responsibly. He urged voters to consider education, healthcare, employment, development, and security while choosing candidates. Calling voting a “powerful right,” he emphasized that every vote plays a crucial role in shaping the nation’s future.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday directed the Bihar DGP to take "immediate action" after state Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha alleged an attack on his convoy by RJD supporters.

"No one will be allowed to take law into their own hands. Strict action will be taken against the miscreants," an official said quoting Kumar.

Sinha alleged that his convoy was attacked by RJD supporters in his assembly constituency of Lakhisarai.

The CEC has directed the DGP to take immediate action, the official said.

The poll authority has requested all voters to cast their votes in their respective booths without any fear.

After being surrounded and attacked with stones by alleged RJD supporters in Lakhisarai’s Khoriari village, Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha met SP Ajay Kumar and DM Mithilesh Mishra, vowing to not let “Jungle Raj” return to the state. Sinha asserted that Bihar’s law and order will remain intact under the NDA’s leadership.

Bihar Deputy CM and BJP candidate Vijay Kumar Sinha alleged that RJD supporters attacked his convoy in Lakhisarai, hurling stones and cow dung. In a call to the SP, he demanded immediate deployment of Special Forces, calling the officer “weak and coward.” Sinha claimed his polling agent was threatened and voters were being stopped from voting.

Block Development Officer (BDO) Arpit Anand from Halsi confirmed that the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and other senior officials are on their way to the site of the incident. He assured that necessary action will be taken following their arrival, as authorities move to address tensions in the area.

Bihar CM Vijay Kumar Sinha's convoy was attacked in Lakhisarai on polling day as RJD supporters allegedly pelted stones and hurled slippers at his car, chanting 'Murdabad'. Police intervened to control the mob. BJP blamed the RJD for the violence.

Deputy CM and BJP candidate Vijay Kumar Sinha accused RJD supporters of obstructing him from visiting villages in Lakhisarai. Calling them “RJD goons,” Sinha alleged they turned away his polling agent and prevented voting at booths 404 and 405 in Khoriari village. He claimed the NDA’s impending victory had rattled the opposition, leading to “hooliganism” at polling sites.

High tension prevailed in Lakhisarai after RJD supporters surrounded the car of Deputy CM and BJP candidate Vijay Kumar Sinha, shouting “Murdabad” slogans and hurling slippers to stop his vehicle.